The BHS Athletic Booster’s Craft Fair 
is seeking students for 
face painting, pumpkin painting 
and Art Display 
on Saturday Oct 18th
from
10-12:30pm or
12:30-3pm

Please sign up with Ms. Chang if interested 

Students in the Drawing and Painting class created large scale paintings using black paint, pastels and their imagination. We discussed generation of ideas and different ways to approach art making. Students created these works over two days.

I feel so fortunate to work in a district and community that supports professional development that is relevant, rewarding and engaging. 

This fall I have numerous choices offered to me for professional development including:

Teachers As Scholars - offers 1 to 3 day content based professional development seminars led by university faculty for public and private school K-12 teachers and administrators. Teachers as Scholars also offers overseas study trips to Florence, Paris, La Napoule, France, India, and Dublin. 

Primary Source -promotes history and humanities education by connecting educators to people and cultures throughout the world. In partnership with teachers, scholars, and the broader community, Primary Source provides learning opportunities and curriculum resources for K-12 educators. By introducing global content, Primary Source shapes the way teachers and students learn, so that their knowledge is deeper and their thinking is flexible and open to inquiry.

and my district also signed onto IDEAS this year:

Initiatives for Developing Equity and Achievement for Students (IDEAS),
a merger of two past EDCO programs – Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (EMI) and Greater Boston Students of Color Achievement Network (GBSOCAN). A program committed to achievement and success for ALL students via culturally proficient practices
Envisioning…culturally proficient classrooms and schools in the greater Boston area that honor and include the individuality of students and families of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

BSA Architecture/ Design College Fair
October 4, 2014 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Are you thinking about a career in architecture, interior design, landscape design or industrial design? If so, explore the possibilities at the BSA Architecture/Design College Fair.

Representatives of more than 40 colleges and universities will be on hand at the BSA's Architecture/Design College Fair to answer questions about portfolios, admissions, scholarships, curricula, and more. Learn what it takes to succeed—attend free workshops.

In addition to this College Marketplace, you'll find workshops for design-focused students. Hear the inside story from our keynote speaker who will describe "the life of an architect" and what it's really like to be in architecture school. You can also get tips on portfolio requirements, and choosing the right school.

Students, parents and visitors, click "register" to join us

Program:
College Marketplace
10:00 am—2:00 pm

Workshops
11:00 am—1:00 pm


Price: Free and open to the public.
Where: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Register

Parents will have the opportunity to meet teachers and familiarize themselves with their child’s schedule while following an abbreviated school day.  Teachers will be able to provide parents with a course overview and outline their expectations.  National Honor Society students will serve as guides, and guidance counselors and administrators will be available throughout the evening to answer questions.

Freshman Parent Session 6:00 – 6:30  (Auditorium)

Period 1 6:35 – 6:45

Period 2 6:50 – 7:00

Period 3 7:05 – 7:15

Period 4 7:20 – 7:30

Period 5 7:35 – 7:45

Period 6 7:50 – 8:00

Period 7 8:05 – 8:15

I had a delightful day meeting interesting and creative young adults. I am always impressed by my students. They were happy to be in school (well most of them!), engaging and wonderful to be around. I was most impressed by my homeroom students who got to know three new students. They showed them around, helped out with their schedules and made these new students feel welcome.

Getting to know my students is top priority. I mean really get to know who they are- what they like and dislike, what they are passionate about and what art they are interested in creating.

Today I discovered that I have students who like to dye their hair, teenagers who love to draw and some who hate it but love sculpting. I have the captain of the football team, students who play four sports, love to dance and students who are in the band. I have students who want to be architects and engineers and even a student who gave a TED talk in the TEDx club. Impressive right! 

It is going to be a great year getting to know these young, creative individuals!


This year I am focusing on having fun in all of my classes....so here is an entertaining video to start off the year! Enjoy!